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Moapa Town, Nevada Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Moapa Town, Nevada had a total population of 958, the 68th largest community in Nevada, with a median household income of $80,625, which is 3% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 16.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Moapa Town Quick Facts

Population 958
Median Household Income $80,625
Median Home Value $335,000
Poverty Rate 16.6%
Unemployment Rate 3.2%
Median Age 51.8 years
Homeownership Rate 83.9%
Affordability Ratio 4.2x
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.3%
High School Graduation Rate 91.5%
Diversity Index 53/100
Population 958 68th of 123
Median Income $80,625 average
Poverty Rate 16.6% 33% higher than national
Median Home Value $335,000 average

How Moapa Town Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population967958-0.9%
Median household income$63,750$80,625+26.5%
Median home value$324,800$335,000+3.1%

How Moapa Town Compares

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.8%
$25K-$50K 17.0%
$50K-$100K 14.1%
$100K+ 49.1%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.3%
$10K-$15K
0.0%
$15K-$20K
6.6%
$20K-$25K
8.9%
$25K-$30K
0.9%
$30K-$35K
0.6%
$35K-$40K
6.6%
$40K-$45K
5.8%
$45K-$50K
3.2%
$50K-$60K
8.1%
$60K-$75K
4.9%
$75K-$100K
1.1%
$100K-$125K
18.7%
$125K-$150K
10.9%
$150K-$200K
13.5%
$200K+
6.0%

Employment

3.2% Unemployment Rate State: 7.0%|National: 5.2%
49.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.2x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $817/mo 12.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

53out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 69 | National average: 61

Education

Moapa Town Rankings in Nevada

#68 Population of 123
#42 Median Income of 102
#101 Education of 123
#50 Home Value of 98

Other Cities in Clark County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Las Vegas 660,400 $73,877 14.0% $427,900
Henderson 332,141 $90,138 9.0% $484,900
North Las Vegas 278,595 $79,542 12.1% $404,400
Enterprise 240,464 $98,462 8.6% $475,500
Spring Valley 219,187 $74,511 12.2% $433,800
Sunrise Manor 200,218 $58,421 20.2% $320,000
Paradise 185,913 $59,190 17.6% $384,200
Whitney 47,221 $67,155 14.6% $329,000
Winchester 37,081 $50,120 23.8% $302,800
Summerlin South 31,354 $117,035 4.8% $672,400

Cities Similar to Moapa Town

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Verdi1,012$80,670$661,00029.9%3.0%
Pioche1,031$88,493$203,80015.4%14.1%
Grass Valley1,134$80,368N/A2.5%2.5%
Panaca1,015$64,083$263,30036.3%1.4%
Caliente1,146N/A$189,80021.9%4.6%

A note before these figures: with a population of 958, Moapa Town's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Moapa Town is a small community located in Nevada, within Clark County. The total population is 958. It ranks as the 68th most populous out of 123 Census-designated places in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Moapa Town is 51.8 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Moapa Town is $80,625. This is 3% higher than the state median of $78,260. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.6%. This is 34% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 7.0%. The median home value is $335,000. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $435,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% higher than the state average of 60.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Moapa Town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 32.8%.

Education

10.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 27.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Moapa Town, Nevada is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Nevada state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 123 Census-designated places in Nevada. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Moapa Town, Nevada?

Moapa Town, Nevada has a population of 958 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Moapa Town, NV?

The median household income in Moapa Town is $80,625, which is about the same as the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Moapa Town, NV?

The poverty rate in Moapa Town is 16.6%. This means approximately 158 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Moapa Town, Nevada?

Moapa Town's population is 59.8% White, 0.0% Black, 32.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Moapa Town, NV?

The median home value in Moapa Town is $335,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x.

How educated is Moapa Town, Nevada?

10.3% of adults (25+) in Moapa Town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.